Is 141 Steinway (The) vs Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 914 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 141 Steinway (The)
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Is 141 Steinway (The) Long Island City, New York | Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 785 | #885 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4617 of 15,369 | #15069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,005 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| city | Long Island City | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.9 vs 64.6).
- •Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Is 141 Steinway (The) does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 69%).
- •Is 141 Steinway (The) does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.2).
- •Is 141 Steinway (The) is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 535.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Is 141 Steinway (The) better than Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Is 141 Steinway (The) and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Long Island City and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 141 Steinway (The): 1,005. Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 141 Steinway (The) and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone rank in New York?
Is 141 Steinway (The) is 258th of 785 and Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 885th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).